Name: Anna Demchenko
Age: 26
Birthday: 04-12-1981
Dancing level: open
Nationality: Russian
Place of birth: Latvia
Parents nationalities: Russian
Current location: Moscow
Favourite colour:
white
Favourite food:
spagetti.. and cakes!
Where did you grow up?
Moscow
Favourite dance:
hornpipe
How often do you practise in a week?
3-4 times
How many classes do you attend?
mmm - ones in a two month? =)
What made you start Irish dancing?
Irish music – love it
What advice do you have for other dancers who would like to dance at a major comp someday?
Work hard, think more while practising and have fun no matter what!
Who or what is your biggest inspiration?
Shane McAvinchey still :)
Whats your favourite thing about competitive Irish dance?
It gives me great dancing goals and a great kick to work!
Do you think wearing wigs is weird or completes the whole package?
Both - hate wigs =)
Your most embarressing or happiest memorable dance moment?
Placing first for the first time
Do you have any rituals or routines that have to be done before performing or competing?
Not yet – I’m not that stage-experienced
What should a beginner dancer always remember?
Turn out! Cross! Point! Timing! Carrige! Arms! Eyes! – something like that? ;))) or just fly high and dance it out
Highest achievement so far in dance?
3rd in Intermediate slip-jig and hornpipe
Hopes and dreams for your future in dance?
Get to the level where I’ll be dancing more then learning how to dance..
Best bit about Irish dancing?
This flying feeling
